Historic Bridges in Texas
8,191 bridges built before 1951 in Texas still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 8,191 bridges in Texas built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POESTA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 4,100 |
| POESTA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,130 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 412 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 70 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| LATTAS CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 3,306 |
| ACERO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 285 |
| QUINTA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| AGUA DULCE CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| QUINTA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
| LATTAS CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 525 |
| ECLETO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,504 |
| TRIB OF ESCONDIDO CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 662 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 17,630 |
| TRIB OF SALT BRANCH | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,133 |
| SALT BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,133 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 2,133 |
| DRAIN | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,133 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 126 |
| RAMIRENA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 126 |
| SAN CHRISTOVAL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 373 |
| ROBINSON HOLLOW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 351 |
| BRANCH OF SPRING CREEK | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 351 |
| BRANCH OF HACKBERRY CRK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 351 |
| GAMBLE GULLY CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| PETRONILA CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5,345 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 343 |
| WEST OSO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 160 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 55 |
| OSO CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 230 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 55 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 724 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 52 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 52 |
| DRAINAGE DITCH | Texas | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 24 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 538 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 538 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,274 |
| DRAW | Texas | Good | 1950 | 76 | 1,274 |
| CARRINGTON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 75 |
| DEEP CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| DAVIDSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 217 |
| DAVIDSON CREEK RELIEF | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 250 |
| SMALL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| SMALL CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| BIRCH CREEK BRANCH | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 469 |
| DAVIDSON CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 70 |
| CEDAR CREEK | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,000 |
| US 190 | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,292 |
| DRAW | Texas | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 275 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.